Rydal Penrhos pupils volunteered to help save the flower at Pensychnant recently.

They cleared dense brambles and small trees from a field at the conservation centre and nature reserve which is home to two species of orchid.

Both the Heath Spotted and Marsh Orchid have grown on the field in the past, however, the thick brambles and grasses have seen a decline in their growth.

A spokesperson for the school said: “Pupils spent the afternoon clearing away brambles from a section of the field, with the hope being to eventually clear enough brambles from the field so it can be grazed again. Grazing on the field will help to keep down the brambles and more vigorous grass species, with the hope that the orchids will be able to thrive once again.”